Dear Liz,
We are so sorry to hear of Peter’s passing at such a relatively “young” age and are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.

As you will understand, it is hard for Keith to write the sort of tribute he would have wished in memory of Peter since as you know he is also afflicted with the dreaded dementia!

Keith remembers Peter as a faithful friend and colleague (thanks for the super photo which helped a lot!) over the many years they worked together at Tetra Pak.

We send you all our sympathy and our love and of course will join you in toasting Peter at 12.30 pm on 26th June – what a lovely idea

Keith and Judith Paterson.

Peter was a genial friend, alway good company for conversation, discussions and exploring ideas which we three especially enjoyed over a celebratory dinner for the cats’ birthdays. His philanthropic contribution to Educare, both seen and behind the scenes, was appreciated by the trustees. Best of all, I recall, Peter made a fine cappuccino on a Sunday!

Janice Gravett

Fond memories of a lovely neighbour and a gentleman.

Best wishes from the Stafford Family.

Peter was such a warm, friendly and caring man, and we will miss meeting him on his frequent walks between Albany Park road, and Eastbury.
Best memory? A snowy New Year’s Eve in Switzerland, a car packed full of 4 adults, 5 kids, and Peter driving miles out of his way to take us home as we’d missed the last train…

Lehmann family

To the memory of Peter, the gentlest of men, a good friend, mentor and comrade on some of professional life’s turns and twists – always with a smile, a joke, some encouragement when needed – and with that irrepressible humour and warmth! You enriched all our lives and we miss you.

Jörn Rausing and family

We have such fond memories of Peter. Such a kind and generous man with a wonderful smile and wicked sense of humour. We first met over 40 years ago in Dallas at the time of Alices`s birth, continued our friendship while Peter was at PW and TetraPak, to more recent involvement with Educare. He gave so much to everything he did and achieved so much.

I remember well Peter cycling to The Swan at Thames Ditton, to reminisce over a pint or bring me up to date with his Open University studies. I also have a liking for Rioja thanks to Peter`s influence !

We will miss Peter enormously. Our thoughts are with Liz and the family at this difficult time.

Steve & Marilyn Tinton

Dear Liz, Alice, William, Emily and families.
I have very fond memories of Peter from my Educare days. I especially remember doing the Ham Fair and the Christmas Fair and the laughs we used to have on both those occasions. He was always smiling, happy to be selling cakes or pouring punch. Just a very lovely, positive man.

My love and condolences,

Julia Avis

Deepest sympathies to Liz, Alice, William, Emily and families for the loss of their beloved Peter.
A wonderful, loyal husband, father and friend to all.
We met many years ago in Spain. They were halcyon days when we all enjoyed life and new adventures. Peter was always the life of the party with his warmth, good humour and zest for life.
In later years we met up again and have managed the long journeys to visit each other. Many happy evenings of recalling old times and lots of laughter have been had in recent years for which I am so grateful.
In 2015, Liz and Peter came to Perth so we could all celebrate our 70th birthdays together. It was such a pleasure to see Peter enjoying Perth and the south west of Australia. The wine, the huge karri tree forests, the wild remote beaches, Cottesloe beach, Rottnest Island, and the kangaroos. Liz and Peter were so fascinated that they sat on the verandah and watched the ‘roos’ feed on the grass in front of our cabin until 3am!
At the end of each day, over a glass of wine, there was always much hilarious banter about the strange antipodean ways versus the unfathomable ways of the ‘Brits’.
Peter, your friendship, humour, good conversation and so much more is sadly missed. You were a true friend and a true gentleman.
Fly again, Peter.

Moira (Aussie Sheila), Laura and Rob.

Deepest sympathies to Liz, Alice, William, Emily and families for the loss of their beloved Peter.
A wonderful, loyal husband, father and friend to all.
We met many years ago in Spain. They were halcyon days when we all enjoyed life and new adventures. Peter was always the life of the party with his warmth, good humour and zest for life.
In later years we met up again and have managed the long journeys to visit each other. Many happy evenings of recalling old times and lots of laughter have been had in recent years for which I am so grateful.
In 2015, Liz and Peter came to Perth so we could all celebrate our 70th birthdays together. It was such a pleasure to see Peter enjoying Perth and the south west of Australia. The wine, the huge karri tree forests, the wild remote beaches, Cottesloe beach, Rottnest Island, and the kangaroos. Liz and Peter were so fascinated that they sat on the verandah and watched the ‘roos’ feed on the grass in front of our cabin until 3am!
At the end of each day, over a glass of wine, there was always much hilarious banter about the strange antipodean ways versus the unfathomable ways of the ‘Brits’.
Peter, your friendship, humour, good conversation and so much more is sadly missed. You were a true friend and a true gentleman.
Fly again, Peter.

Moira (Aussie Sheila), Laura and Rob.

Dear Liz, Alice, William, Emily and families,

I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Peter’s passing. Such a lovely man. Kind, caring and thoughtful. Part of the Educare team every step of the way. It’s champion, assisting with and making an important contribution to each and every event. We always had such a laugh battling with the Gazebo at the Ham Fair, and he would take care to make sure Joan was comfortable as we watched her jams, lemon curd and cakes sell to the many returning customers. At the Christmas fairs and on Oasis Days, he would take pleasure in keeping us all going with his delicious mulled wine or summer punch. Added to this, many a time he would pop into school to help sort out any problem, alongside his valuable support behind the scenes.
I will remember Peter as friendly man, easy to talk to, supportive, encouraging and generous. My thoughts are with you all.

Alison Rowe

I first met Peter at school in Wales in the late 1950’s. In 1963, we went to Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge and in our final year shared a high-spirited house. We also lived near each other in the Wirral, Cheshire and had many friends in common. I remember as yesterday several hilarious weeks in the summer of ’66 working on the deckchairs in Brighton, staying in a vast empty mansion which Peter had somehow secured.

Peter was very easy to like: energetic, clever, inquisitive, principled and warm-hearted, with huge enthusiasm and a keen sense of the ridiculous. He could cheerfully – and forcefully – challenge any unwise or pretentious remark, but just as readily laugh at himself.

Peter’s successful business career took him literally all over the world. He was then fortunately able to spend many years at home in Kingston, studying at the Open University and actively supporting different causes and enterprises, notably the innovative and admired school which Liz founded and runs.

However much time had passed – where did it go? – it was a pleasure to experience Peter’s humour and wise advice. And wherever the conversation went, it always revealed his intense pride in and love for his family.

RIP old friend.

Dear Liz, Alice, William and Emily: Our deep sympathy for your loss. We’ll join you in celebrating Peter on 26th.

Allan and June Dickie

He was an amazing favourite Uncle xxx always there for help and support if needed for me and my family. Will be sadly missed ❤️

Toni Camilleri

Dear Liz, Alice, William, Emily, I was so sad to hear about Peter’s passing. He was such a wonderful man and I have the happiest memories of being with the Steinthal’s. Firework night was always magical as a child as were family holidays to Port de la Selva and Sas Fee. Pete always had a twinkle in his eye and was good fun to be around (midnight swims at Rocky were the best!). Mum was so fond of Pete as were Marjorie and John. I feel grateful I got to see him recently for a cup of tea, it was lovely after all this time. Thinking of you all today and will be raising a glass of Rioja in his memory xx

Anna Campbell

Dear Liz, Alice, William and Emily,
I’ll be thinking of you and your families on 26th, and will certainly raise a glass and reflect on fond memories of Peter and his many contributions to the life of Educare – from serving drinks at the Christmas Fair, to navigating the complexities of Teachers Pensions!
With sympathy and very best wishes to you all.

Mel Delauney

I remember Peter well from my teenage days on the Wirral. I recall deep philosophical conversations with him , John Hinton, Alan Dickie, Miles Wrigley et Al in various less than salubrious establishments. A shame we didn’t keep it up we could have changed the world! Maybe he did. Best wishes to all his family.

Ben Lloyd